October 5, 2007--Americans for Prosperity Foundation's "Defending the
American Dream Summit" drew seven Republican candidates who took the opportunity
to address over a thousand activists from 35 states. (Sen. John McCain
spoke at a cocktail reception on the evening of October 4). According
to its mission statement, "AFPF is a nationwide organization of citizen
leaders committed of advancing every individual's right to economic freedom
and opportunity."

Tim Phillips is president of Americans for Prosperity and Americans
for Prosperity Foundation.

Summit attendee Franky Lee of Hamilton, NC, is a Ron Paul supporter.
(The North Carolina state director passed out the pig hats).

Billionaire David Koch (right) is a major supporter of Americans for
Prosperity. He is co-owner of Koch Industries, the largest privately
held company in the United States, and was the Libertarian Party nominee
for Vice President in 1980.